The change of seasons can be murder on your hair. Just when I think I have my routine down, the muggy Florida weather takes a turn, or I travel to a new climate, and my frizz is back to square one. Add in color treating and a dash of aging and I'm left scrambling for a new routine that will keep my locks smooth, silky, youthful, and lustrous. Recently I decided it was time to try out some new hair care lines and see how they measured up against each other. Learn the results in my first hair care … Read More

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You know that feeling you get when you taste something delicious and it literally transports you to another place in your mind? That's exactly how I feel tasting Liberté Yogurt's new Italian Blood Orange with Ginger flavor. It's no secret, I'm a self confessed foodie. A passion I developed after years of traversing the globe, discovering new-to-me … Read More

When it comes to food, flavor rules, but quality and technique are also huge in my book. Don't get me wrong, I can totally get down with a classic casserole or homestyle dish, but if I had my druthers, it's likely to involve inspired fare, prepared with intention and finesse. I subscribe to the European philosophy of slow dining. To me, dining out is an event. One I prefer to enjoy with great friends at a captivating location, topped off with imaginative dishes and flavorful beverages. Lately, … Read More

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When is the best time to get your glow on? Any time of course! My first career was in skincare and ever since I've done everything I can to protect my skin from the sun. As a result, my skin is usually rocking a bright shade of ivory everywhere I go. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a porcelain complexion, but when I'm feeling the island vibes or preparing for that special event, I turn to my favorite sunless tanners. Here's my latest list, and how I wear them. … Read More

Orlando. A Mecca for family friendly travel, full of treasured experiences for young and old. There is no doubt there are ample memories to be made when you visit Florida, but it can definitely get overwhelming determining where to start! As a travel and lifestyle expert, I've had my fair share of immersive experiences. For me though, there is something to be said of a destination that has it all. When we travel to Central Florida, we like to keep things easy and stay in a place that meets all … Read More

Like many Americans I had "passed through" D.C. on my way to where I was going. For some reason, I had only been through the area for business, or on a layover, but never to just explore. I'd never even had the traditional field trip most middle and high schoolers have. It's been on my bucket list for some time now, and David and I really wanted to make it during cherry blossom week. So when lighting struck and we had the chance to go at the perfect time, we jumped in with both feet for a quick … Read More

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I recently heard someone discussing how in their 20s they would simply jump in bed and crash, followed by a blissful 8 to 10 hours of undisturbed sleep. In their 30s, things changed. They now have to make a sleepy-time tea, light a candle, and run a fan for white noise while sleeping in complete darkness. That pretty much sums it up in my opinion. Whether it … Read More

London has been on my bucket list for a long time. So iconic is this city that I named my youngest daughter after it. Yes, that's right, before I ever visited the city, I named my child after it. An avid reader of historic fiction and fan of period pieces in cinema, I've admired the rich culture and history that has made London arguably one of if not the top visited city on Earth. This whirlwind trip was a bit of a surpise. I was only in the city two nights, so we made it as meaningful as … Read More